Tormentil
Potentilla erecta
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Flowers May to September.
Best time of day
Any. Four petals.
Lake District
Heath. Grassland. Moorland. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Four petals. Not five. Cinquefoils have five. Tormentil has four. May to September. Common.
UK population
Widespread. Common.
Overview
Tormentil has four petals. That yellow. Cinquefoils have five. Heath. Grassland. Moorland. Throughout the Lakes. May to September. Common. Easy to see.
At a Glance
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Habitat | Heath · Grassland · Moorland |
| UK population | Widespread. Common. |
| Lake District | Heath. Grassland. Moorland. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Four petals. Not five. Cinquefoils have five. Tormentil has four. May to September. Common. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Heath, grassland, moorland. Throughout the Lakes. That yellow. Four petals. Not five. Common.
Identification
Yellow. Four petals. Not five. Cinquefoil has five. Common.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Heath. Moorland. Four petals. Not five. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.